: : : : : : Yes, that one is irritating too, so is saying "I'm crashing and burning" instead of "I'm busy"

: : : : : I posted this earlier, but around here (Midwest USA) the term "socialize" has been popping up lately. It is used when a project needs the cooperation or permission of management or another area. The plan is to "socialize it" with the party involved, so as to get the job done. For example, "we need more headcount for this feature, I'll have to socialize that with my manager". Corporate-speak, indeed.

: : : : Just out of curiousity, where in the Midwest? I've got my corporate-speak map here, along with my flu tracker... (They use it in New York, but they don't *do* it)

: : : Illinois. Is it on your map? :)

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: : Oh dear... and to think my map started with a horrible little man I used to work for in the 80's... Keep fighting the good fight. There is a revolt against Powerpoint - there may be hope yet.

: "we need more headcount for this feature, I'll have to socialize that with my manager"???? My god, that's impressive. That is sooo damned horrible that I've GOT to use it somewhere!

Has "Powerpoint" been used as a verb yet? Grit your teeth now; it's only a matter of time.